I have waited almost 6 months to post this as I wanted to think for a long time about it and not make an emotional post. I think that I can post now just a few facts that may help as this org. moves forward. I am 48 and like most dreamed of these cars as a kid, well finally my ship came in and I bought my first one 7 years ago. It was a 62 that had 3 top flights but had been stored for 4 or 5 years. I remeber asking why, and the guy (Richard in Sacramento) said that he was going for Duntov, but the judge had a 62 Duntov and docked him enough on the paint such that he missed by fractions, I was shocked-why would anybody do that-was I naive! Time went on and I acquired an "original" 70 LT1. Best I could tell after the judging guide, past owners etc. it was original. I took it to four paint shops and they told me it was original paint, so I felt good about it. Took it to Bloomington and several NCRS people including one very top official went over it for 30 minutes prior to survivor judging-they told me over and over-what a great car, perfect, etc. etc. Why arent you going for Gold. Well my wife was with me and she hates corvettes, but was having a good time, we were having a good time, and she was coming around to the hobby. So here come the judges and I watch the NCRS official go over and whisper to them, they all glance at my car (so I know he's telling them waht a great car, right?) The get there look for 5 minutes and go on to the next car (I had been watching them and they spent 15 minutes minimum on all prior cars). I call them back and say what gives? Oh this is wrong, that is wrong, these wires dont look right, etc. etc. We are sorry and move on. I am stunned! I go to the NCRS official to say goodbye and shake his hand and he will not even look at me!
Well I always give people the benifit of the doubt, but I'm not stupid. Of course it does turn out the official has the same car, thats a surprise isnt it? Ok, now 90% of you will dismiss me as an a-hole, or idiot or something, that is your choice. I know from being here for several years that there are some in NCRS that know this stuff goes on and are concerned about the future of the org. Do what you want with this post, I sold the car back in Sept. and am out of the hobby. I learned one thing, my original purchase of the 62 from Richard-he was not kidding NCRS messed with him as well. I think NCRS should pay attention to some of these stories, cause you're gonna have a dead org. if not. Like I said its been 6 months, I am over it-life is good-but this club needs to look in the mirror.
Well I always give people the benifit of the doubt, but I'm not stupid. Of course it does turn out the official has the same car, thats a surprise isnt it? Ok, now 90% of you will dismiss me as an a-hole, or idiot or something, that is your choice. I know from being here for several years that there are some in NCRS that know this stuff goes on and are concerned about the future of the org. Do what you want with this post, I sold the car back in Sept. and am out of the hobby. I learned one thing, my original purchase of the 62 from Richard-he was not kidding NCRS messed with him as well. I think NCRS should pay attention to some of these stories, cause you're gonna have a dead org. if not. Like I said its been 6 months, I am over it-life is good-but this club needs to look in the mirror.
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